Introduce clearer labelling on all packaging of products containing palm oil.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Consumers in the United Kingdom should have a choice. Due to the amount of names listed for palm oil, it is almost impossible to check whether a product contains palm oil, let alone whether it is sustainable. Packaging should be changed so that there is a clear choice when purchasing products.

Unsustainable palm oil is a major contributing factor in the destruction of rainforests around the world. Deforestation not only leads to climate change, but the destruction of animal's habitats and their possible extinction. The orangutan has seen a loss of 80% of its natural habitat, in the last two decades.
So many products contain palm oil from crisps, to chocolate, to shampoo. It has even been reported that it could be used in bank notes in the future.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

‘Palm oil’ to be clearly labelled on products containing it, to help consumers.

Timeline

13 Dec 2018	Petition opened for signatures
18 Dec 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Dec 2018

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